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CATHERINE KELLY – SENIOR – MONITEAU
Sports Played: Basketball
Parents Names: Staci and Al Kelly
Siblings: Sister: Carolyn, older, played volleyball and ran track in high school. Brother: Nathan, older, played basketball in high school.
Social Media Handles: Twitter: cath_kelly5
2022-23 Highlights: Named First Team All-KSAC basketball, Named First- Team All Butler County basketball, named Second-Team all-district basketball.
College Athletics plan if applicable: I do plan on playing basketball in college. I am currently uncommitted but am in the process of narrowing down my choices.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: My older siblings played sports and I wanted to be just like them so I started off with playing soccer.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: Getting an and-one to send the game into overtime against West Shamokin this past basketball season.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why? *
A: I would go to an Iowa women’s basketball game because I look up to Caitlin Clark and would love the chance to meet and talk with her.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: Mr. Markle because he taught us a lot of interesting things about current events throughout the world and he taught me how to have confidence in myself in all aspects of my life.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: I always have to listen to music before I play.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: I would go to Alaska. I want to be able to see different parts of the world that are way different from the area I live in.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: I would go to the 1980s because I like the music and the style.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: No.
